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[I Called Jenny]

Helenwheelz, on 11 October 2011 - 12:36 PM, said:

I just printed out an order. I am going back on JC til the end of the year. No WAY I want to gain any weight this fall/ winter and have to lose that on top of the 10-20 lbs. I want to lose.

OMG! How the heck are you?!?! Haven't seen you in EONS!!

Nice to see you posting again. I missed you!

Phyllis

[Helenwheelz]

Great. Just called the center and faxed in my order. So, I will pick it up after work. Just got back from vacation, and the freezer and fridge are pretty empty -- good time to buy pre-packaged meals. I will add the veggies, yogurt, milk, etc. I work two jobs, sometimes from 8 am to 9 pm. So the Jenny meals come in handy.

I see I weighed 176 two years ago and that is what I weighed on Sunday. I'm not complaining!

[staceyq7]

Inkiri,

Keep your chin up high and proud! When people say things to you like that, think about how much healthier you are having made this new healthy choice in your life.

My cholesterol was high before I decided to start JC and I was starting to have different health problems come up because my weight had escalated so much. The price of health procedures, doctors visits, etc. far outway JC when I realize how much weight can affect health.

WW doesn't work for everyone, and I honestly don't think I've eaten this many fruits and veggies each day in my life. It's truly becoming a life change, bit by bit.

Anyone who is going to try to make you feel badly about a good choice in your life isn't worth paying any attention. Bravo on your JC choice!

Stacey

[Kelly126]

I tell you one thing I have friends who are in Hollywood business or know somebody why you sign up for program that has Scientlogist as spokerperson this back when Kristie Alley was up

THey doing SOuth Park take on me all hail Xenu

[MichelleK1014]

I too have only shared with a few select people in my life that I have started JC....Not because I'm embarrassed or ashamed of making a decision that would be judged by someone else; but because I do not want any one concept defining who I am as an individual.

I think one of the hardest things to endure is someone who is the "dieting martyr".....You know who they are! You go out with them and they control the entire conversation with the "what I can have, not have, drink, not drink". It's exhausting for everyone around them.

While support is absolutely a necessity, I don't think you have to wear the banner around. The success of losing the weight will show in the smile on your face, the clarity of your skin, and the self-confidence you have.

The support I look forward to is on this site ~ and that's truly a beautiful thing!!

Hope I didn't offend anyone by venting....

[I Called Jenny]

Michelle, vent away! That's why we're all here on the boards to listen to one another and to support one another.

The beauty of it all is that we've all been where you are - some of us reached the end of the road and are on maintenance but still come here to stay on track and to support you all who are on different stages of the journey. But we'll help you to avoid pitfalls and give you a sounding board when you need one.

And helping others along the way by posting also helps because it reinforces your own goals and motivation and it helps even more to post rather than to just lurk and read the posts of others because it allows you think through thoughts you may have or your own struggles.

Anyway, I'm almost a JC billboard wearer - LOL - but that's me. Everyone has to take this journey in their own way. As the saying goes, if it's not broke, don't fix it. On the other hand, if something's not working, come here and find out what others who were in your situation have successfully done and maybe our tips will help you.

Glad you're all here!

[nycgirlkat]

My sister and I have this conversation quite often. She, my brother in law and my niece all joined WW this week and I'm being told left, right and center to "just get off Jenny Craig and do WW". Meanwhile, my sister lost about 50 pounds on Jenny years ago and was the one who first introduced me to the program!

For me Jenny works because of the portion control and just better nutrition all around. So for lunch yesterday I had my Jenny lunch and a huge salad while my sister was chowing down on Boston Market (because its within her points). Don't get me wrong, I love Boston Market as much as the next girl, but I'd be doing the same thing - making non-healthy choices even though it falls within my points. I also love the convenience....I eat what is on my menu for the day and when its all gone, I stop eating! Easy as that.

All I can say is that I like the program and its been working well for me so far!

[robrob]

They don't like it when they hear that you have joined, and they don't like it when you walk in smaller. And the smaller you get, the less they like it. And they comment, and advise, and suggest, and give their opinions. and when you start wearing new, body fitting clothes, LOOK OUT! They start talking behind your back.
They stand over my table at lunch, and look at my food. What is that, where did you get it, how much did it cost, is that all you eat? When you start MOMO's, they start, oh yeah, I knew it wouldn't last. Half a sandwich, and a low-sodium cambells soup, and they knew it wouldnt' last.
It's really not about you. It's about them, they don't want you to be successful. They don't want you to show them up.

Who are these stinking THEY people?

[I Called Jenny]

robrob, on 09 January 2012 - 09:25 AM, said:

They don't like it when they hear that you have joined, and they don't like it when you walk in smaller. And the smaller you get, the less they like it. And they comment, and advise, and suggest, and give their opinions. and when you start wearing new, body fitting clothes, LOOK OUT! They start talking behind your back.
They stand over my table at lunch, and look at my food. What is that, where did you get it, how much did it cost, is that all you eat? When you start MOMO's, they start, oh yeah, I knew it wouldn't last. Half a sandwich, and a low-sodium cambells soup, and they knew it wouldnt' last.
It's really not about you. It's about them, they don't want you to be successful. They don't want you to show them up.

Who are these stinking THEY people?

They stand over your lunch table?!?!?! Geez! And these are people you talk to normally? Why?

Sorry, but I have a big mouth and if someone started to "analyze" my choices on food or anything else for that matter, they would DEFINITELY hear about it.

I'm sooooo sorry you have so many non-supportive people. I did have people who worried about me and made inquiries if the food was "healthy," etc. but basically when I reminded them that I am an intelligent woman who could very capably make my own choices and who happens to be really good at research (nicely said - LOL), they just wished me well.

But if anybody else would have said anything negative, they would have been really sorry. LOL

[robrob]

Phyllis, you know where I work. Ask your hubby about the enviroment. It's dog eat dog. That said, I can also be a witch with a capitol B. But you know I kinda get a kick out of it, because I know its driving them nuts. I work at several different locations, so when I am at the largest site, where most of the people that I have worked with for more than 25 yrs are, they see me, they didn't see the whole process, just the end result. I don't share the details, except with close friends. Any of these nuts, just get a "less food, more exercise" to any questions. Gotta get your fun where you can.

[I Called Jenny]

Ah, yes, THOSE people! They are a strange group. My DH tells me about what he witnesses in the lunch room and he's flabbergasted that so many of these people can even walk after what they can consume at lunch. I suspect that it may be one of the most unhealthy workplaces in the world - but in that regard, it's mostly the employees themselves who are doing the most damage.

[stephaniesherie]

crystalshrinks, on 06 October 2010 - 03:53 PM, said:

I'm very selective of who I tell as well. I just find people will tear down what they don't understand. I've done Weight Watchers and it worked for me for awhile but I got very bored and very neurotic about counting points as well.

Comments like those always motivate me to prove them wrong. I was skeptical of Jenny Craig before I finally made the call, I figured I would give it a try and I don't regret it at all. I think people just become jealous and don't want to be left behind?

This is my attitude as well. Sadly, not everyone will be happy for you. They will focus more on the HOW you chose to walk your weight loss journey instead of that you chose to walk it in the first place. Furthermore, there are many conflicting ideas about food that people are passionate about do be careful who you share with. In addition, weight loss is personal. It is a very intense, deep, spiritual journey (in my opinion) and only people in my safe circle get the details.

[MeL01]

I also, got asked by coworkers what I was eating because the Pesto Pizza I was having for lunch was and looked sooo good to them. I told them that I was on Jenny Craig, and one of them was like " Well does it work?" and "I bet it's expensive right?" I just smiled and said it's a diet program like any other except the food is good and the support from my JCC is amazing, and I need to lose a few pounds (22lbs) and I am doing this plus excercising to accomplish this weight loss!!! I pretty much shut her up, why? Because she saw how happy I was and that no matter what she or someone else said I was smiling even though I'm a loser, yea a loser of pounds baby!!! :-)

[manthony72]

I Called Jenny, on 09 January 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

They stand over your lunch table?!?!?! Geez! And these are people you talk to normally? Why?

Sorry, but I have a big mouth and if someone started to "analyze" my choices on food or anything else for that matter, they would DEFINITELY hear about it.

I'm sooooo sorry you have so many non-supportive people. I did have people who worried about me and made inquiries if the food was "healthy," etc. but basically when I reminded them that I am an intelligent woman who could very capably make my own choices and who happens to be really good at research (nicely said - LOL), they just wished me well.

But if anybody else would have said anything negative, they would have been really sorry. LOL

ok,,,,,you guys are making me soo leary of going back into the workforce, lol!!!!
I'm a semester (one class) away from graduating and I'm starting to freak about being in these types of situations! I took Psychology courses to understand myself and also get overall theories about peoples's behaviors.......It is very interesting stuff, but will it help me to interact again? I'm not so sure. I think I'd flip out and embarass myself and lash out at people like that, lurking over the lunch table......oooogh, so not looking forward to big offices.......

[Emberosia]

Really sad that people can see someone trying to make positive changes for their health, and then try to tear them down. I have not had the negative experiences yet, but I DARE someone to say something negative about my choices for myself. In ten seconds flat, I could tell them all the reasons why this is the best choice for me and then tell them to enjoy their greasy cafeteria burrito that is higher in fat, calories and sodium than my delicious chow mein. Then I'd ask them if the cafeteria is approved by the American Heart Association. Once I reached my goal, I'd totally find reasons to whisk by the naysayers in cute, high fashion couture on a Tuesday and ask them if they were having the tacos from the cafeteria again. Can't rain on my parade. I know what I am doing is the right thing.

[claudia12]

Here are the possible reasons people are negative:

1. They don't really want you to change, are jealous, scared. I have a thin friend who always urged me to lose weight but when I did she got hostile. She said I didn't liking like "me" any more. Huh?

2. They are overweight themselves and feel judged by friends who lose weight. Maybe they feel ompetitive.

3. Since food and birthdays, Thanksgiving, holidays revolve around food they think you are being anti-social.

4. They worry that family dinners will be awkward. But I reassure them that spending time catching up on our lives is more important than WHAT we eat at meals. They can enjoy their food and we dom't have to focus on food but conversation, laughter,etc.

5. A spouse may worry about your being attractive to others and leaving him or her.

The response hat works best for me is saying something like, " I really enjoy spending time with you but my doctor has said I could die sooner if I don't lose the weight. I don't want to miss the chance to get together with you because of that. " some variation of this works with family too. I stay matter of fact,, casual, and POSITIVE when I mention it. Short but to the point. this has worked,pretty well.

[claudia12]

That should be " she said I didn't look or act like me any more" True! . I was happier and more confident. So what's wrong with that?. I think my friend liked being in charge and giving me advice.

[Kelly126]

Actually last Christmas I think I spent more time with my mom and my aunt talking yada yada than concetrate on Food my family is very food oreiated they fix great mexican dishes I like those I portion portion I did gain 2 lbs back I lost next weekend that after New Year

[vfish]

Ablondewmn, on 14 October 2010 - 02:52 AM, said:

I used to keep JC a secret. They see me walking every morning, guess they thought I was just exercising. One person told someone else I looked mean when I was taking my power walk. I bought waxed lips to wear while I pass her in the morning, at least she can't complain about that! She is a negative person and wants me to fail. She didn't know about JC until this week.
As the weight started coming off and it was definitely noticeable, I would tell choice people. When they ask if it is expensive I tell them it can be but so are the meds I would be on if I didn't lose weight! Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, just to name a few.
I am worth the money, period!

JC is so worth it because of all that you can learn. I am not only learning about food I am learning things about myself like I am a strong person, I am able to do things never thought I could do/be. The confidence level alone is a boost!

You be you! Don't worry about the fools out there, your results tell it all!

OMG, that is so funny about the wax lips!!! That lady sure has a lot of nerve to say something like that!

[jenrdn69]

I am honest in my workplace and I don't take crap anymore.

Last year some one made a comment during our Christmas event and when I didn't order in with everyone (you had to pay for your lunch) and passed on the desserts (that people provided), one obnoxious person said something nasty and I said "T, I don't comment on what you eat, its not polite." I could have said "DUDE, look at your stomach, look at that slab of chocolate cake, don't you think you should reconsider." But It really isn't polite.

Also, I travel often, but have been there so long and been so open about trying to make good food choices, that people are (rarely) anymore offended when I pass on going out to dinner (unless its needed with the work we are doing to meet with the people we are working for/with at that location) or when I ask them to drop the keys off when they get back so I can hit the gym down the road before we leave in the morning.

People can be rude. I SO want to be rude back (and I have been at times). One time, after a coworker left a box of chocolate and I politely went over and said, thank you and it was really appreciated (this was years ago). I said I was going to put it out by the coffee pot for everyone to enjoy. So I did. No joke, it wound up BACK on my desk. I threw it in the trash and didn't hide that I threw it out.

OK, she's never given me chocolate again, but really people, are you that dense or take offense that easily. No, I didn't want a box of chocolate. I thanked you. I was letting others eat it cause I thought why should I take it home or throw it out...well...trash it was.